Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for Vernon Middle School current seventh graders!
In Summer 2026, join us as we stand in awe of colossal monuments and memorials, follow in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, and visit the battle greens of Gettysburg.
To learn more, attend the info meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the VMS library. Registration is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4ft9oX4.
Named our VMS Students of the Week for the last week before the Thanksgiving break were:
6th Grade -- Blair Jasso & Kale Espinoza
7th Grade -- Miley Lopez & Calvin Kemp
8th Grade -- Ava Lagunas & Austin Averitt.
Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!
Some of our VES students will be traveling to Wichita Falls tomorrow to compete in the District 7-3A Elementary UIL Literary Meet. Good luck to you all!!!
Here is the VISD Cafeteria Menu for December. Remember ALL Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and free lunch everyday.
This morning due to an incident involving law enforcement officials that was in close proximity to Vernon High School, and following the recommendation of the Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office, VHS issued a secure protocol alert.
The campus began following secure protocol measures at 8:39 a.m., and the alert was lifted at 8:53 a.m. At no time during those 14 minutes was there a danger threat on the campus.
Some of our VMS students will be traveling to Wichita Falls tomorrow to compete in the District 7-3A Junior High UIL Literary Meet. We want to wish them GOOD LUCK!!!
Our Character Trait for November was teamwork and cited for exemplifying that character trait for each grade were: 2nd Grade -- Liviana Valverda; 3rd Grade -- Liam Meraz; 4th Grade -- Sophie Adams; and 5th Grade -- Kaiden Ramirez.
Congratulations!!! We are proud of all of you!!
On the fall National Signing Day two weeks ago, VHS senior Jackson Aydelott signed a letter of intent to run track on a scholarship from the University of Wyoming. Jackson is the defending Class 3A State Champion in the 400-Meter Dash. Congratulations!!! For the complete story, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1900951
With no candidate having the majority of votes in the Nov. 5 election for the unexpired term for Place 3 on the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the most votes is being conducted. Early voting starts today for the runoff election between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols.
Early voting will be held this week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Forum Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 10. Election day for the runoff election is Saturday, Dec. 14.
Our Roarin' Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of our VMS bands as well.
VHS seniors and senior parents, this is a great FAFSA workshop that will help when students start applying for college scholarships and college financial aid.
Congratulations to the 2024 Vernon Lions on their outstanding season!! You made Vernon PROUD!!!
It's GAME DAY for our Lions!!!
The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to: https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales. NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted. NO outside food or drink permitted. If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.
Our VES Student Council wrapped up a project last Friday when the top 2 classes that purchased the most feathers for their turkey from both the 4th and 5th grade competed in the Turkey Bowl. The money raised during from selling the feathers will go to purchase gifts for 15 Star Tree children. Click here to read the entire story. https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1897497
Our VES Student Council wrapped up a project last Friday when the top 2 classes that purchased the most feathers for their turkey from both the 2nd and 3rd grade competed in the Turkey Bowl. The money raised during from selling the feathers will go to purchase gifts for 15 Star Tree children. Click here to read the entire story. https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1897497
Today and everyday, Vernon ISD is thankful for our students, their families, our community, and all the members of our VISD family. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Our Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last Thursday for their first Area Playoff title since 2014. Check out these highlights of the game. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficca and audio is courtesy of KVWC. https://youtu.be/AXUMXck5DiI
Our Lions picked up an Area Round playoff title for the first time since 2014 last Thursday with a 28-7 victory over Amarillo River Road. Leading the way for the Lions were:
Co-Offensive MVPs -- Tru Gipson & Ty Scott. Tru had 96 yards rushing on 10 carries and 2 TDs, while Ty had 6 carries for 84 yards and a score.
Defensive MVP - Javi Lopez had 8 tackles including 2 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles.
Ball Hawk -- Carter Kieschnick had an interception and a fumble recovery, along with 4 tackles.
Big Stick -- Tyce Payne had a big block on a touchdown run and finished with 7.5 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss.
Lion Heart -- Nick Guzman had 9.5 tackles including 2 tackles for loss.
Special Team MVP -- Carson Schoppa had 3 special team tackles.
Congratulations to all the Lions!! Job well done!!
It's Thanksgiving Week and our Lions are still playing football!!!!
The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and Friday they will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to:
https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales.
NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted.
NO outside food or drink permitted.
If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.
Earning our McCord Student of the Week honors for last week were:
Pre-Kindergarten -- Ryder Gray, Lillia Sanchez, Kimberlynn Holloway, Jared Say and Petou Meng
Kindergarten -- Maddyn Hamm, Analicia Villarreal, Jason Wah, Rozalie Leija, Chance Lashley, Julius Rodriguez and John Crawford Craighead
1st Grade -- Jace Echols, Roland Mullins, Ayden Harter, Vincent Madrigales, Ryland Estrada, Finley Matney, and Granger Gray.
Congratulations!!! We're proud of you!! Keep up the good work!!
